WORKSHOPS
Not the usual guesthouse : At Alegria293 we are hosting regular workshops and events with local artists and craftsmen, wine and beer tastings in our cosy kitchen and garden
Have a look at our weekly activities calendar:
MONDAY : Start off the week with our Local guide Susana, on Monday she is available for guided local tours ( head to our services page to learn more) https://www.instagram.com/sus_...
TUESDAY : Patricia will be giving Pastel de Nata workshop in our kitchen facing the garden. From 10.30 to 12.00 you will be learning how to make this delicious typical Portuguese pastry, while also enjoying a juice or a glass of sparkling wine for 35€ per person needless to say that you will be eating the pastries too ! https://www.instagram.com/_lit...
WEDNESDAY : Subject to good weather, we will be hosting regular outdoor yoga classes in our lovely garden. From 10.30 to 12 at the cost of 30€ per person, you can enjoy a yoga session to the sound of Portuguese guitar and sipping locally produced tea. Patricia will be taking care of everything, you don’t need to bring nothing but yourself, ready to lay down and relax on a cork mat also handmade here in Portugal. https://www.instagram.com/_gay...
THURSDAY : From 11hr to 12.30 Ana will be teaching you how to make your own soap with organic natural ingredients. At the end of the workshop you will have your very own handmade “sabao” shaped into a sardine, or a more typical Heart of Viana shape. A truly unique souvenir you can bring home with yourself or gift to someone. https://www.instagram.com/sens...
25€ per person.
FRIDAY : such a busy day!
Three activities will be happening throughout the day starting with
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It’s been a tile ! Paint your own Portuguese tile (10HR30 to 12HR30) 40€ pp :
2hr workshop in which Daniela will share with you some historical bits about the art of tiles ( azulejos) in Portugal and will show you few painting techniques that you will be immediately able to try out on your very own Portuguese Azulejo. She will guide you through the process, and you will also get the chance to try some nice Portuguese wine and fresh beverages during the workshop. At the end, you will have a one-of-a-kind souvenir to display in your home or give as a meaningful gift.
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Make your own Portuguese Lunch experience ( 13HR00 to 14.30) 60€ pp :
Stay in with Daniela and learn from her how to make a quick but traditional Portuguese lunch with bacalhau!
PLEASE NOTE : When booking both activities you will get 5€ discount
3)
Wine Tasting & Happy Hour with Fred! ( 18HR30 to 20HR30)
Our Canadian Porto based, sommelier and local wine producer will be explaining the difference and characteristics of the Portuguese wine while having some food aperitivo style. https://www.instagram.com/blab...
You will be able to try 2 white, 2 red, 1 Port and 1 sparkling wine.
Prices :
2 guests > 160€ (80€ pp + guests will leave with the bottle of remaining wine)
3 guests > 160€ (53.50€ pp)
4 guests onward > 40€ pp
Groups of 12 people max.
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HOW DO I BOOK MYSELF FOR THIS ?
Option 1 : Here on site when you get to Porto. On the first floor you will find a board with all the info you need, plus our in-house staff will be able to assist during mornings from Monday to Friday.
Option 2 : you can book in advance by sending a text message, the moment you book you stay
> Guided tours Susana : +351 964699199
> Pastel de nata Patricia : +351 917500970
> Yoga class Patricia : +351 914817074
> Soap workshop Ana : +351 919664939
> Azulejo workshop + lunch Daniela : + 351 914489420
> Wine/ Tea / Beer tasting Fred : +351 963367809